Should I Repair or Replace My LCD Monitor?
REPAIR USUALLY MAKES SENSE & SAVES DOLLARS.
It is generally better to repair than to replace for several reasons. Monitors, (or terminal displays), should have a life span of ten to fifteen years. LCD screens should last even longer. Failure of just one tiny component can render a monitor useless. Until the tube or main transformer fails, repair is the logical, cost-effective choice.
All monitors and terminals contain potentially dangerous heavy metals, so repairing also makes your company environmentally friendly as you delay adding to the amount of computer waste in our landfills. And most important, repairing is a cost saving over the purchase of new electronic equipment.
The most common failing of an LCD monitor is dimming of the backlight after substantial use. However, for about $20.00, the backlight can be replaced and the monitor restored to its former self.
Nowadays, there are highly competent, anti-reflection polarizer films available in the market. This polarizer film when applied to the LCD screen increases display contrast as well as readability. Images become sharper and clearer; the screen provides deeper colors; it allows for a wider viewing angle in bright settings; and protects LCD panels from scratches and fingerprints.
The flat panel in the LCD television makeup is the most expensive item to replace. In fact in some cases, it could exceed the cost of the total unit. Split or broken LCD panels obviously need replacement. Another sigh of a flawed panel are lines running the length of the panel. Still, three quarters of such panels can be repaired.
There are many LCD repair courses & books available on line today, which makes it even easier & more cost effective to repair, rather than replace your monitor. The courses will walk you through a step by step guide on how to fix your problems. They are easy to follow but leave nothing out. Some of these courses & books will cost you a little money on the initial investment, but in the long run, you could save thousands!
Just so as not to mislead you, there will be times when you will need to replace your LCD monitor. With a little on line research or the advice of a technician, you will be able to tell what the best option for your specific case is.
Good luck!
Dennis Ogilvie
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April 29th, 2010 at 11:46 am
Dead Pixel Repair – Should I Repair My LCD Monitor Or Replace It?
I need some viable alternatives for stuck pixel / dead pixel repair as I don’t want to buy a new monitor yet.
April 29th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
As per my best information dead pixel`s can not be repaired. So, either you have to stick to current monitor or have to buy new one. If your LCD is under warranty you may claim new LCD as replacement.
Hope this will help you a bit
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April 29th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
Replace the monitor it’s still under warranty. If not, then you can try fixing it — first at the software level and second at the hardware level.
There’s a Java-based program called JScreenFix that helps repair stuck pixels and image persistence on LCD screens. It also reduces burn-in on plasma screens. The alternative to this requires tinkering with electronics & hardware level, for which the site below should be useful.
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http://starturl.com/LCDMonitorRepair
April 29th, 2010 at 4:52 pm
Ive seen some programs that can fix a dead pixel….but who knows if they work.
BUT, I have seen some remedies…..And I actually tried it on a screen here at work and it fixed it !!
First turn the monitor off……then get something sharp…but blunt….like the end of a ballpoint pen. (Not the side you write with) Maybe put a thin cloth on the end just in case.
Press down pretty firmly where the stuck pixel is, and turn the monitor back on.
Lemme know if that works
P.S. Some manufacturer’s wont fix their monitors until it reaches a certain number of dead pixels….so if its 2 or 3…they might not do it.
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